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Nine steps
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This section presents nine steps for humanitarian negotiations with armed groups that provide a generic framework, which can be applied to humanitarian negotiations on a range of issues. |
| Three phase: PREPARATION, SEEKING AGREEMENT, IMPLEMENTATION (Negotiations manual Section 4.2) |
The nine steps are presented in three phases of negotiation: PREPARATION; SEEKING AGREEMENT and IMPLEMENTATION.
This step-by-step approach is summarized in Figure 1 hereafter. |
Phase I |
PREPARATION >>
Coordinate Approach, Decide on Strategy, and Gather Information
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1: Coordinate Approach With Humanitarian Partners
2: Decide on Objectives and Strategy
3: Learn About, Analyze Your Negotiating Partner
Phase II |
SEEKING AGREEMENT >>
Process, Issues, Options, Outcomes
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The next four steps in the process of negotiation are undertaken during the actual “face-to-face” interactions with the armed group.
4: Build Consensus on the Process of Negotiations
5: Identify the Issues
6: Develop Options
7: Work to Seek Agreement on the Option(s) that Best Meet Humanitarian Objectives
Phase III |
IMPLEMENTATION >>
Define Criteria for Implementation, Follow-up
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8: Define Criteria for Implementation
9: Follow-up: Monitoring and Relationship Building
Figure 1—Summary of 3 phases, 9 steps in humanitarian negotiations
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(Negotiations manual Section 4.5) |
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Review Strategy, Confirm Issues and Develop more Options
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Keep Open Alternatives on SUBSTANCE
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Try Building on the Existing Process
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Explore Alternatives to PROCESS
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Don't Burn Bridges
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Reinforce Lines of Communication
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